• 10 Ways to Green Halloween

• 10 Ways to Pack a Waste-Free Lunch

• 10 Steps to Stop Vampire Energy

• 10 Simple (and sensible) Ways to Avoid Using Chemical Sunblock

• 10 Things to Make Everyday Energy Efficient

• Top 10 Ways to Shop Ethically

• Benefits of LED Light Bulbs

• How to Avoid Using Plastics

• Top 10 Recommended Plant Varieties for Purifying Air

• 10 Commandments of the Native Americans

• 10 Easy, Effective Ways to Improve Indoor Air

• Top 10 Tips for Greener Gift Giving

• The Month by Month Guide to Losing Carbon Pounds

• 10 Reasons for Biodegradable Bood Packaging

• Chemicals to Avoid in Toiletries

• 10 Good Reasons to Air Dry Your Clothes

• 10 Ways to Conserve Water in Your Home

• The 10 Question Water Pollution Quiz

• Top 10 Uses for Eco-Friendly All Purpose Vinegar Cleanser

• Printable Wallet Eco-guides

• Top 10 Fruits & Vegetables to buy organic

• 10 Easy Steps to Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

• Smart Plastic Shopping and Recycling Guide- The Plastic Coding System

• 10 Things to Consider as You Hit the Beach This Summer

10 Ways to Green Halloween:

1. Skip the plastic costumes - Watch out for the soft vinyl in many mass-produced costumes: that's likely polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which releases dangerous chemicals.
2. DIY costumes - Use materials you have right in front of you. Get creative!
3. Use natural products for makeup designs and hair styles - Avoid the mercury, pthalates, parabens, and fragrances that come standard in most big-name brands.
4. Use reusable bags when it comes to hauling all those treasures home - Reusable canvas bags get the win over plastic or paper for safety and environmental reasons.
5. Use biodegradable products for decorations - you'll be surprised how much you can find at the market. Think pumpkins, gourds, bamboo twigs, and corn husks. Even better, buy ceramic jack-o-lanterns that you can reuse next year.
6. Be sure to reuse decorations - Plastic spiders, dangling skeletons, spooky scarecrows should be one-time purchases that you use every year. When possible, look for reclaimed material.
7. Buy fair trade / organic treats such as chocolate, lollipops, candy and jelly beans - escape many of the chemicals and preservatives that are even scarier than your neighbor's Frankenstein mask.
8. Skip the candy aisle altogether - Try stocking up on healthy treats: organic dried fruit, granola bars, and popcorn packets all work. Or try handing out small toys, pencils, seed packets or soy crayons for a change.
9. For at-home parties - Save energy by dimming the lights and lighting some soy candles which are free of toxins, last longer and come from renewable soy bean crops.
10. Serve up seasonal local snacks and nibbles - Use farm-fresh local produce to create seasonal delights such as squash soup and carrot cake.

10 Ways to Pack a Waste-Free Lunch:

1. YES to reusable carrier (cloth bag or lunch box).
2. YES to thermos for drinks.
3. YES to reusable containers.
4. YES to cloth napkins to wash and re-use.
5. YES to silverware to wash and re-use.
6. NO to throw away bags.
7. NO to single-use cartons or cans.
8. NO to plastic wrap, foil or styrofoam.
9. NO to paper napkins.
10. NO to plastic forks and spoons.

10 Steps to Stop Vampire Energy:

1. Unplug appliances directly from wall outlets when not in use.
2. Plug your electronics into a power strip to avoid having to turn each appliance off one-at-a-time.
3. Shut down your computer instead of keeping it on 'sleep' mode.
4. Unplug chargers when not in use.
5. Use natural light whenever possible during the day.
6. Turn off your monitor only (for desktop computers) when you don't want to shut it down - screen savers do not reduce the amount of energy used.
7. Look for energy efficient labels when buying new appliances.
8. Install sensor lighting to illuminate porches and outdoor spaces.
9. Use a timer for inaccessible power strips, such as behind entertainment systems.
10. Try a product like the 'Kill A Watt' electricity usage monitor from P3 International (www.p3international.com) that tracks the amount of electricity you use.

10 Simple (and sensible) Ways to Avoid Using Chemical Sunblock:

1. Wear sunglasses with UV protection.
2. Invest in a natural, mineral-based sunblock.
3. Cover up with tightly woven fabrics that effectively block the sun.
4. Opt for stylish airy cover-ups, such as caftans.
5. Carry a parasol.
6. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.
7. Keep infants out of the sun entirely.
8. Minimize sun exposure between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
9. Put up big umbrellas at the beach or in the garden.
10. Wear a wide-brimmed hat.

10 Things to Make Everyday Energy Efficient:

1. Turn off any appliances left on standby mode to save up to 8% of total electricity consumption.
2. Line-dry clothes on sunny days instead of using the dryer.
3. Put lids on pans while cooking and use the right size pan.
4. Close curtains in winter to keep out cold draughts and in summer to shut out the sun's heat.
5. Turn the thermostat up in summer, down in winter by 1 degree to reduce energy consumption by about 10%.
6. Recycle! Reforming things such as used aluminum cans and paper uses less energy than production from raw materials.
7. Keep the fridge condenser coils clean and free of dust to avoid using up to 30% more energy.
8. Replace incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs.
9. Do the laundry only when you have a full load, and select lower water temperature settings.
10. Fill spaces in your freezer with crumpled newspaper to keep it running as efficiently as possible.

Top 10 Ways to Shop Ethically:

1. Buy organic - commercial farms use up to 450 different pesticides that can cause health risks and damage soil structure and wildlife.
2. Buy seasonal - Buying seasonal means you're eating the freshest produce that do not require heating in greenhouses or refrigeration.
3. Buy local where possible - Supporting your local farming industry is crucial to sustaining local communities and reducing food miles.
4. Buy sustainably harvested fish - fish are being removed from the oceans faster than they can reproduce causing problems for the sea's natural ecosystem. Only buy fish caught by environmentally responsible fisheries.
5. Choose products with less packaging - more energy is used in packaging many foods than in the food themselves.
6. Avoid products that have travelled far - consider carbon footprint and opt for less polluting alternatives
7. Choose fair trade - this ensures that growers get a fair price for their produce that enables them to gain economic self sufficiency.
8. Buy recycled - the more demand for recycled goods, the more the market will provide them.
9. Check out the label - find out more about the different labeling schemes and what is being regulated, and choose accordingly.
10. Buy quality - the longer lasting the product, the less waste you will send to the landfill.

Benefits of LED Light Bulbs:

1. Long-lasting - LED bulbs last up to 10 times as long as CFLs, and far longer than typical incandescents.
2. Durable - LEDs are solid and do not have a filament, so they are not easily damaged.
3. Cool - LEDs do not cause heat build-up, producing 3.4 btu's/hour, compared to 85 for incandescent bulbs.
4. Mercury-free - no mercury is used in the manufacturing of LEDs.
5. More efficient - LED bulbs use only 2-10 watts of electricity (1/3 to 1/30 of incandescent or CFL).
6. Long lasting - LED bulbs have a 30,000 hour bulb life as compared with 1,000 for incandescents and 10,000 for CFLs, saving energy, maintenance and replacement costs.
7. Cost-effective - although LEDs are expensive, the cost is recouped over time and in electricity savings.
8. Light for remote areas - because of the low power requirement, using solar panels becomes more practical and less expensive than running an electric line or using a generator for lighting.
9. Less rubbish - because each LED bulb lasts so long, you'll be throwing out less.
10. Quality lighting - LED bulbs offer superb spot-lighting ability, and switch on/off instantly, unlike CFLs.

How to Avoid Using Plastics:

1. Choose packaging that are reusable (glass) or made from the most easily recyclable materials (paper, metal cans).
2. Bring reusable cloth shopping bags to the supermarket to carry groceries home.
3. Bring your own container for take-outs wherever they serve in plastic.
4. Buy in bulk, the least-packaged option to avoid single-use, disposable packaging.
5. Avoid bottled water; filter your own instead.
6. Use butcher paper, waxed paper or bags made of biodegradable materials for wrapping foods.
7. Only use glass baby bottles and/or ceramic dishes for your kids.
8. Microwave foods and drinks in oven-proof glass or ceramic containers.
9. Use metal utensils. Avoid plastic cutlery and dinnerware.
10. Choose refillable, reusable containers made of glass, ceramic or stainless steel.

Top 10 Recommended Plant Varieties for Purifying Air:

1. Areca palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)
2. Arrowhead vine (Syngonium podophyllum)
3. Bamboo palm (Chamaedorea seifritzii)
4. Dwarf Date palm (Phoenix roebelenii)
5. English ivy (Hedera helix)
6. Ficus alii (Ficus macleilandii)
7. Golden pothos (Epipremnun aureum)
8. Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa)
9. Peace lily (Spathiphyllum)
10. Rubber plant (Ficus robusta)

10 Commandments of the Native Americans:

1. Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.
2. Remain close to the Great Spirit.
3. Show great respect for your fellow beings.
4. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind.
5. Give assistance and kindness wherever needed.
6. Do what you know to be right.
7. Look after the well-being of Mind and Body.
8. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good.
9. Be truthful and honest at all times.
10. Take full responsibility for your actions.

10 Easy, Effective Ways to Improve Indoor Air:

1. Use non-toxic, natural cleaning products.
2. Get house plants - many house plants actually remove dangerous toxins from the air.
3. Vent high-humidity areas like kitchens and bathrooms to prevent mold and mildew growth.
4. Dust and vacuum more frequently.
5. Leave shoes at the front door to avoid outside matter and pollutants from entering.
6. Wash bedding biweekly to kill dust mites.
7. Open the windows every couple of hours to 'clear the air'.
8. Control humidity in rooms (no higher that 50%) - to minimize growth of some biological contaminants.
9. Clean or replace air filters regularly to avoid indoor air quality deterioration.
10. Replace wall-to-wall carpeting with bare washable flooring and area rugs.

Top 10 Tips for Greener Gift Giving:

1. Buy high-quality goods
   A little extra money invested may result in finding a better gift that will last longer and do justice to the materials consumed in the manufacturing.
2. Consider packaging
   Use packaging that will not go to waste. Consider using reusable wrapping, such as a gift bag that can be passed on. Your gift wrapping may be part of the gift itself, such as wrapping in a scarf, or enclosing the gift in a beautiful tin box that can be reused.
3. Buy local
   Your locally-sourced gift will save the environment from the emissions involved in shipping since they aren't transported over long distances to get to you.
4. Buy antique or vintage
   Consider buying antiques as presents that are all about recycling and reusing. Check out flea markets or vintage and second-hand shops for affordable quality goods.
5. Be sure your material gift will get used
   A gift that will not be used is simply wasted. Give material possessions which are really needed and will definitely be enjoyed.
6. Give a gift that can be consumed
   People will love your consumable gift twice: once while enjoying it, and again when they appreciate that your gift leaves them with no guilty conscience about a gift left unused or thrown away.
7. Share a piece of yourself
   Avoid material consumption altogether. Instead, offer your services to baby-sit, or give a gift certificate for a relaxing massage.
8. Make a gift of a green service
   You can buy a green service instead of offering a service yourself. Consider a gift of carbon offsets for a colleague who travels often.
9. Donate to a favorite charity or organization
   Give a gift where it is needed on behalf of someone better off.
10. Get creative with handmade gifts
    The baby blanket you knit is more likely to become a family heirloom, extending the life cycle of the materials in your gift.

The month by month guide to losing carbon pounds:

10 Reasons for biodegradable food packaging:

1. They're made of sustainable, renewable agricultural products and by-products.
2. They don't leach harmful substances into food or drinks.
3. They're made to the highest hygiene, food safety and manufacturing standards.
4. They're biodegradable in the environment (water, soil) and in a landfill.
5. They're less bulky and take up less valuable landfill space due to biodegradability.
6. They're non-toxic to manufacture and dispose of.
7. They require less energy to produce and release fewer emissions.
8. They're not harmful to humans or wildlife.
9. They're Compostable.
10. They do not contribute to marine pollution nor harm marine life that mistake it for food.

Chemicals to avoid in toiletries:

1. Antibacterials
   Overuse of antibacterials can prevent them from effectively fighting disease-causing germs like E. coli and Salmonella enterica. Triclosan, widely used in soaps, toothpastes and deodorants, has been detected in breast milk, and one recent study found that it interferes with testosterone activity in cells. Numerous studies have found that washing with regular soap and warm water is just as effective at killing germs.
2. Coal Tar
   Coal tar is a known human carcinogen used as an active ingredient in dandruff shampoos and anti-itch creams. Coal-tar-based dyes such as FD&C Blue 1, used in toothpastes, and FD&C Green 3, used in mouthwash, have been found to be carcinogenic in animal studies when injected under skin.
3. Diethanolamine (DEA)
   DEA is a possible hormone disruptor, has shown limited evidence of carcinogenicity and depletes the body of choline needed for fetal brain development. DEA can also show up as a contaminant in products containing related chemicals, such as cocamide DEA.
4. 1,4-Dioxane
   1,4-Dioxane is a known animal carcinogen and a possible human carcinogen that can appear as a contaminant in products containing sodium laureth sulfate and ingredients that include the terms "PEG," "-xynol," "ceteareth," "oleth" and most other ethoxylated "eth" ingredients. The FDA monitors products for the contaminant but has not yet recommended an exposure limit. Manufacturers can remove dioxane through a process called vacuum stripping, but a small amount usually remains. A 2007 survey by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found that most children's bath products contain 10 parts per million or less, but an earlier 2001 survey by the FDA found levels in excess of 85 parts per million.
5. Formaldehyde
   Formaldehyde has a long list of adverse health effects, including immune-system toxicity, respiratory irritation and cancer in humans. Yet it still turns up in baby bath soap, nail polish, eyelash adhesive and hair dyes as a contaminant or break-down product of diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea and quaternium compounds.
6. Fragrance
   The catchall term "fragrance" may mask phthalates, which act as endocrine disruptors and may cause obesity and reproductive and developmental harm. Avoid phthalates by selecting essential-oil fragrances instead.
7. Lead and Mercury
   Neurotoxic lead may appear in products as a naturally occurring contaminant of hydrated silica, one of the ingredients in toothpaste, and lead acetate is found in some brands of men's hair dye. Brain-damaging mercury, found in the preservative thimerosol, is used in some mascaras.
8. Nanoparticles
   Tiny nanoparticles, which may penetrate the skin and damage brain cells, are appearing in an increasing number of cosmetics and sunscreens. Most problematic are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticles, used in sunscreens to make them transparent. When possible, look for sunscreens containing particles of these ingredients larger than 100 nanometers. You'll most likely need to call companies to confirm sizes, but a few manufacturers have started advertising their lack of nanoparticle-sized ingredients on labels.
9. Parabens
   (methyl-, ethyl-, propyl-, butyl-, isobutyl-) Parabens, which have weak estrogenic effects, are common preservatives that appear in a wide array of toiletries. A study found that butyl paraben damaged sperm formation in the testes of mice, and a relative, sodium methylparaben, is banned in cosmetics by the E.U. Parabens break down in the body into p-hydroxybenzoic acid, which has estrogenic activity in human breast-cancer cell cultures.
10. Petroleum Distillates
    Possible human carcinogens, petroleum distillates are prohibited or restricted for use in cosmetics in the E.U. but are found in several U.S. brands of mascara, foot-odor powder and other products. Look out for the terms "petroleum" or "liquid paraffin."
11. P-Phenylenediamine
    Commonly found in hair dyes, this chemical can damage the nervous system, cause lung irritation and cause severe allergic reactions. It's also listed as 1,4-Benzenediamine; p-Phenyldiamine and 4-Phenylenediamine.
12. Hydroquinone
    Found in skin lighteners and facial moisturizers, hydroquinone is neurotoxic and allergenic, and there's limited evidence that it may cause cancer in lab animals. It may also appear as an impurity not listed on ingredients labels.

10 Good Reasons to Air Dry Your Clothes:

1. It saves money.
2. It conserves energy and the environment.
3. Clothes and linens smell better, reducing the need to add potentially hazardous chemicals that affect your body and the environment.
4. Clothes last longer, reducing the need to throw away and buy more.
5. Sunlight naturally bleaches and disinfects.
6. Indoor racks can humidify a room in dry winter months.
7. No risk of clothes dryer fires (which account for about 15,600 structure fires, 15 deaths, and 400 injuries annually in the US).
8. Time management - no need to be on standby to remove clothes from the dryer to avoid wrinkles.
9. Provides moderate physical activity that can be done indoor or outdoor.
10. Demonstrates that small steps can make a huge difference!

10 ways to conserve water in your home:

1. Replace your old toilet with a modern low-flush one.
2. Install a low-flow showerhead to reduce your shower water use by 20 to 60 percent.
3. Put aerators on all your faucets. They reduce the amount of water but add air bubbles so the flow remains lively.
4. Check your pipes and water equipment for leaks, which can waste thousands of liters of water a year.
5. Purchase water-saving appliances, such as front-loading washing machine and low-water-use dishwasher, and wash only full loads.
6. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. Fill the basin for washing or shaving.
7. Wash fruits and vegetables in a bowl, and fill your sink to wash and rinse dishes, instead of running the water.
8. Landscape your property using native plants appropriate to your climate, so that they won't require excessive watering and will retain soil moisture.
9. Use a rain barrel to collect 'gray water' from your roof's downspout to irrigate your garden.
10. Sweep, rather than hose down, your driveway and sidewalk.

The 10 Question Water Pollution Quiz

Q1. What percentage of the earth is water?
Q2. What is stormwater runoff and why is it a problem?
Q3. How does pollution on the beach or in the ocean affect you?
Q4. How does rubbish end up on a beach?
Q5. What are the most commonly found items of rubbish on beaches?
Q6. How long does it take for the following to decompose:
      1. a cigarette butt
      2. Styrofoam?
Q7. How many liters of water can one liter of motor oil pollute?
Q8. How can plastic or litter in the ocean harm marine life?
Q9. Of the following things that we use in our homes, which are potential hazards to our waterways and/or ocean?
      1. batteries
      2. toxic cleansers and detergents
      3. solvents and paints
      4. medication
Q10. What can you do to help protect our waterways and the ocean?

A1:
78%

A2:
When it rains, water flows over yards, streets, rooftops, any hard surface and picks up pollutants such as fertilizer, pesticides, automobile fluids, hazardous chemicals, litter, pet waste, grass clipping, etc on the way to the storm drain. This stormwater runoff flows directly into waterways - untreated!

A3:

- Toxic pollution can enter the food chain, traveling upward through insects and fish, and ultimately ending up in humans, affecting our health.
-Marine pollution can affect beach goers - glass and sharps on the beach are a hazard, and toxic pollution can be a health hazard for anyone entering the water.

A4:

1. It gets washed down from storm drains
2. It gets left by beach-goers
3. It gets washed up from the ocean
4. It gets blown on the beach by the wind

A5:
Plastic bottles, cigarette butts, fast food containers, straws, caps/lids, Styrofoam, fishing lines

A6:

1. 200 years
2. 900 years

A7:
100,000 liters of water.

A8:

1. Ingestion - it gets mistaken for food
2. Entanglement - litter and plastic can choke, drown, or injure marine mammals, fish and birds

A9:
All

A10:

- Take part in a beach cleanup event
- Throw litter in a bin
- Reduce, reuse, recycle
- Dispose of household hazardous chemicals properly
- Use environmentally friendly products that do not cause water pollution
- Tell a friend or neighbor how they can protect our waterways and ocean!

Top 10 Uses for Eco-Friendly All Purpose Vinegar Cleanser:

1. To deodorize and soften laundry, add 1/2 cup to the rinse cycle.
2. As a weed killer spray higher concentrations of vinegar (10%) directly onto weeds instead of synthetic pesticides.
3. To remove grime, mildew, and scum from the tub, tile, shower curtain or door, wipe with undiluted white distilled vinegar. Rinse with water.
4. Get rid of fruit flies by setting out a small dish of undiluted white distilled vinegar.
5. Clean and deodorize a drain by pouring in 1 cup baking soda, then one cup hot white distilled vinegar. Let this sit for 5 minutes or so then run hot water down the drain.
6. Clean the microwave by mixing 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Bring it to a rolling boil inside the microwave. Baked-on food will be loosened, and odors will disappear. Wipe clean.
7. Deodorize and clean the toilet bowl by allowing 3 cups white distilled vinegar to sit in it for about a half hour before flushing.
8. To clean windows, mix vinegar and water 1:4 in a spray bottle.
9. Discourage ants by spraying undiluted white distilled vinegar outside doorways and windowsills, around appliances and wherever you find the pests coming in.
10. Freshen air in the bathroom by spraying into the air a solution of 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar, and 1 cup water.

Printable Wallet Eco-guides

1. http://www.thegreenguide.com/gg/pdf/plasticpicks.pdf
   
   helps you remember which plastics to avoid.
2. http://www.edf.org/documents/1980_pocket_seafood_selector.pdf
   
   up-to-date list of the most and least sustainable and healthy fish options
3. http://www.idealbite.com/pocketguides/beauty/Pocket-Beauty-Guide.pdf
   
   guide to which personal care-product ingredients to steer clear of.
4. http://foodnews.org/walletguide.php
   
   know when to spend your money on organics with this list of the 12 fruits and veggies with the lowest and highest pesticide contamination.

Top 10 Fruits & Vegetables to buy organic:

1. Spinach
2. Bell Peppers
3. Celery
4. Potatoes
5. Lettuce

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Strawberries
4. Nectarines
5. Cherries

10 Easy Steps to Reducing Your Carbon Footprint:

1. Use public transport! Buses and rail systems are 3 times more fuel-efficient than cars.
2. Walk! Keeps you fit and does not harm the climate.
3. Fly only when you really have to! Air traffic is the top climate-killer. Try alternatives like video or telephone conferencing. Cut long distance flights. Use rail to travel shorter routes - its quick and more climate-friendly.
4. Switch your car to a fuel efficient model! Consider a hybrid model. Ask what the fuel consumption is. Embarrass owners of limousines, SUVs and other fuel guzzlers.
5. Ride a bike! It uses no fuel and keeps you fit.
6. Choose quality when shopping! Good quality lasts longer. Buying it protects natural resources and reduces the need for transportation.
7. Eat organic! Grown without artificial fertilizers and pesticides, the cyclical farming methods cause less greenhouse gas emissions.
8. Buy local! Best to buy local seasonal produce that cuts down on transportation and the need to heat greenhouses.
9. Eat less meat! Fertilizer production is energy consuming. Clearing of rain forests for pasture land and soybean crops, and the large amounts of methane produced in cattle dung make it a heavy greenhouse gas emitter.
10. Rediscover your surroundings! Flying away on weekend shopping trips and jetting to a tropical paradise play havoc with the balance of your personal CO2 account. Opt to take more holidays closer to home and discover that it's just as beautiful near by.

Smart Plastic Shopping and Recycling Guide:
- The Plastic Coding System

10 Things to Consider as You Hit the Beach This Summer:

1. Reduce your plastic consumption. The most frequently collected items during beach cleanups are made of plastic — think reusable shopping bags, water bottles and utensils.
2. Forgo the straw. Many drink straws and stirrers wind up in the water. Try doing without; it's easier than you think. Small actions make a big difference for the ocean.
3. Pass on Styrofoam. Polystyrene coolers and food containers break into bits that seemingly last forever, polluting marine environments. Instead, choose durable coolers and food containers that you can use for years, and opt for biodegradables if you have to use disposables.
4. Leave only footprints. Remember that huge quantities of rubbish wind up in the water, degrading water quality and harming marine life. Pack up your rubbish and dispose of it properly.
5. Use an ashtray. Smoking-related items like cigarette butts are a big component of rubbish found in the ocean. If you smoke, don't use the sand or water as your ashtray.
6. Pack a rubbish bag. Make great memories with family and friends: Bring a rubbish bag and plan a ten-minute mini-cleanup of your favorite vacation spot. Help ensure that it stays pristine for future generations.
7. Get the dirt on your beachside retreat. Before you stay in a hotel on the coast, ask staff what happens to their sewage and swimming pool water, and if they source their restaurant fish from sustainable sources.
8. Hold the line. A discarded fishing line is downright dangerous. It entangles and kills wildlife. Be sure yours ends up in the bin, not the water.
9. Walk the Line. Global warming is affecting our ocean right now. Reduce your carbon footprint by walking or cycling. These activities are also good for your health and are a great way to spend time with friends and family.
10. Celebrate our oceans. Whether you live inland or on the coast, we are all connected to the ocean; take the time to organize or participate in activities like beach cleanups that restore and celebrate the ocean.